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I chose the Village Inn from the excellent TripAdvisor reviews. The hotel position is very good for visiting Yellowstone National Park. We found that the king bedroom was very comfortable and nicely decorated but would have like the chairs provided to be higher so that we could actually reach the table. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the pool was lovely to swim in. However, the fact that there were only three tables and nine chairs in the small breakfast room for over forty rooms was inconvenient, we thought, and also it was the only hotel (and we have stayed in hundreds over the years) that didn't provide cereal. We saw several guests look amazed when they arrived in there. As has already been mentioned, the wifi was very poor in the bedroom. The price of the room was very high compared to other superior hotels in larger cities. The plumbing was so noisy that we were wakened every morning at 6am by noisy showers being used.

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Stayed September 2013, travelled as a couple

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We found this to be a really good base for visiting Yellowstone. We had one of their family rooms which had plenty of room for a family of four. Quiet, clean room, which is well set up but has hard beds. The breakfast is adequate with a mix of bagels, toast, muffins and apples. However the breakfast room only has a couple of small tables so you need to take the food back to your room - which is fine. The staff during the day are excellent - very friendly and helpful. The service on check in was decidedly underwhelming. He wasn't rude, just really, really indifferent. Overall a good place to stay for visiting Yellowstone.

Stayed September 2013, travelled with family

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We had a one night stop before an early start to look for wildlife in the Lamar Valley. Our room was comfortable, but not particularly quiet, as there was a lot of pedestrian traffic along the corridors (but no vehicular traffic outside the room as it's set back from the road). The breakfast, available from 6.30, is very basic with toast, muffins and hot drinks, which were useful to take away. I would choose to stay in the park if you can afford it. We got a cheaper room (admittedly not en suite) at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, which was much more atmospheric, but you need to book ahead.

Stayed September 2013, travelled as a couple

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We stayed here three nights in September while touring Yellowstone NP. It is conveniently located just north of the entrance to Yellowstone and close to downtown Gardiner. We had a two bedroom suites with full kitchen and living room accommodations. The rooms have been recently renovated, and are kept very clean. There was a porch with seating and a picnic table if you wanted to eat outside. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, each bedroom had a TV, and there was a large flat screen TV in the living room. Based on other comments regarding the hotel, we thought we would take a chance and glad we did. As with most hotels in the vicinity of Yellowstone, they have some quirky requirements regarding refunds/cancellations and use of the room...so make sure you read them before booking. Their requirements didn't bother us because we knew when we would be staying and had no intention of canceling before our arrival. The continental breakfast was typical hotel fare, muffins, toast, bagles, juice and coffee/tea but we aren't breakfast people anyway. The pool was nice and well-kept. Don't be surprised to be greeted by Elk on the front lawn while staying there. The Elk seem to come around in the evening, eat, lay on the lawn for awhile before moving on. They were mostly cows but I'm sure there was a bull around somewhere near. I would highly recommend the Yellowstone Village Inn as a place to stay in Gardiner. I thought I had taken pics of the suite but can't find them but did find a few of the elk.

Room Tip: If you prefer being separated from the main hotel rooms, choose a suite.

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Stayed September 2013, travelled with friends

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This is fairly new place just north of Yellowstone Park which avoids the very expensive in park accommodation costs. Our twin room was spacious with fridge and flat screen T.V. There are obvious efforts to keep these rooms clean and well maintained. We had booked via their web page and amended our stay from 4 nights to 3 with plenty of notice; we were nevertheless charged a 5% fee. When we challenged this we were informed that it is because we booked on their web page. If we had booked via the phone there would not have been a charge. As we were visiting from the U.K. phoning is expensive and inconvenient and we have never encountered a charge for an alteration in booking when using the hotels own web site. The breakfast was not exciting and seating for only 9 people but nevertheless it is advertised as complementary.

Stayed September 2013, travelled as a couple

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During our trip to North Yellowstone Park we stayed at the Yellowstone Village Inn based on the reviews of fellow travelers on the Trip Advisor site. We couldn't have made a better choice, It appears to be fairly new and very clean with a very friendly helpful staff. We stayed in the KIng suite. We needed the extra room as our adult son joined us on our trip. The room was surprisingly spacious even for a suite. The high ceiling gave it a real open feel. The living area had a kitchen , table and chairs, sofa, large flat screened TV and a double bed. In the master bedroom was a very comfortable king size bed ... I loved the decor with tile flooring and a western area carpet that gave it a nice western feel. The bathroom was actually two rooms one with shower and the other room with toilet and sink. That was perfect for the three of us getting ready and out in the mornings. The only downfall was the wifi connection was a bit spotty but I don't think this was the fault of the hotel but more likely the location. Our son had work that needed to be done on the computer . He was able to get the connection in the lobby of the hotel and accomplish what he needed to do all while enjoying the Continental breakfast offered. Toast, muffins, bagels , coffee and juice just some of the offerings. The entry to the park was very close. We had a wonderful time and saw lots of wildlife. We were treated to a buffalo crossing which was amazing. A buffalo nearly the size of our car was walking right alongside of us. We also saw a mother Elk with her offspring in the creek just coming out. Again she was on the road next to our car before she decided to get back into the creek. We had the privilege of seeing some mountain goats as well. In the early evening we went to Monmouth Springs. Across the street from the Springs was a male elk and his harem grazing in front of a home there. We were told that he is there at dusk every day with his girls. What fun to watch them but at a safe distance. Some people got a little closer than he liked and he let out a nice big call. If you are looking for a really great meal go to Monmouth Springs hotel for dinner. Our meals were excellent and the service was also excellent. Skip the cowboy restaurant in Gardiner. The food, ambiance and service was less than you should expect. If we are in the area again we would definitely stay at the Yellowstone Village Inn. I didn't get to see the single rooms but for a little more money I would highly recommend the King suite.

Room Tip: The king suite was well worth it.

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Stayed September 2013, travelled with family

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We recently stayed here for 4 nights then for 3 nights the following week. We had a kitchen suite that has a fridge microwave, toaster coffee machine. We were visiting Yellowstone to do photography so we wanted to be up by 5 am to be in the park before sunrise. The kitchen unit allowed us to make our own breakfast because the hotels breakfast isn't open until after 6 am.Their location is about 2 miles from the north entrance to Yellowstone NP, so the location is perfect. We found that being close to the north entrance to the park allowed us to get to the locations we wanted to see faster than staying in West Yellowstone. The units are clean comfortable and reasonably priced. you could walk to restaurants from there or make a 3 minute car ride to any eatery in Gardiner

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Stayed September 2013, travelled as a couple

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This property has been completely renovated and is very clean and comfortable. Yellowstone Village Inn closes every year during the winter months for deep cleaning and renovation, so our property is clean and inviting to our guests during the summer months....more less

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Yellowstone Village Inn Gardiner, Montana

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